What other travelers are saying about Futarasan Shrine
I love it that's very close to Nikko city centre. And it's just a few minutes by bus from JR or Toby rail way station. It can be very crowded on the weekend and public holiday.
It typically takes 1-2 hours to explore the shrine and its surroundings fully.
Visitors are encouraged to follow traditional customs such as bowing, washing hands before entering the shrine, and refraining from taking photos inside the main hall.
While there's no strict dress code, it's advisable to wear modest clothing to honor the sacred nature of the site.
Eating and drinking are prohibited in the shrine grounds to maintain its peaceful and clean atmosphere.
The cherry blossom season in April and the autumn foliage in October are popular with visitors, so the shrine may be more crowded during these months. However, Futarasan Shrine can be visited at any time of year and still offers a serene experience.
This place looks like it came out straight from the postcard in summer. Full of greens under the deep blue sky. It is very serene and peaceful here. We enjoyed it very much. Took my first simple praying in Japan after we visited quite a number of shrine here. This particular one just moved me to have a simple asking for blessing.
A beautiful shrine with a cool cleansing circle at the entrance with instructions on how to walk through it in order to cleanse. The front entrance of the temple is free and you can pay a little bit to go explore the whole temple grounds. You can also buy good luck charms and fortunes. They have paid parking as well.
Futarasan Shrine has a distinctly mystical atmosphere centered around luck and fortune, with various elements that let you test your luck and numerous symbolic features throughout the grounds. There are multiple prayer areas and the shrine extends quite deep into the complex, creating an intriguing sense of mystery and spiritual energy that sets it apart from other shrines.
Requires a separate admission ticket, but it’s reasonably priced and worth exploring for the unique atmosphere. The focus on fortune-testing and luck-related rituals makes it an interesting cultural experience, especially if you’re curious about different aspects of Shinto beliefs beyond the typical tourist shrine experience.
